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Colleges in North Dakota: Complete List & Stats (2024)

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26 colleges and universities with tuition, admissions, and earnings data

2024 College Scorecard data · Updated 2026

26
Colleges
$9,244
Avg Tuition
70%
Avg Accept Rate
$42,678
Avg Earnings (10yr)

North Dakota is home to 26 colleges and universities, ranging from 14 public institutions to 12 private colleges. Average in-state tuition is $9,244, with costs ranging from $2,794 to $24,990. Graduates from North Dakota colleges earn a median of $42,678 ten years after enrollment.The average acceptance rate across North Dakota institutions is 70%.

Most Affordable
$2,794
Highest Earnings
$63,552
Best Graduation Rate
67%

All 26 Colleges in North Dakota

B C D J L M N R S T U V W

B

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Bismarck State College Bismarck $5,247 N/A $54,277

C

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Cankdeska Cikana Community College Fort Totten $3,950 N/A $17,008

D

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Dakota College at Bottineau Bottineau $5,388 N/A $40,576
Dickinson State University Dickinson $9,118 37% $50,720

J

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Fargo Fargo N/A N/A $27,987
Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Grand Forks Grand Forks N/A N/A $27,987

L

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Lake Region State College Devils Lake $5,520 N/A $49,502
Lynnes Welding Training Fargo N/A N/A N/A
Lynnes Welding Training-Bismarck Bismarck N/A N/A N/A

M

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Mayville State University Mayville $7,979 N/A $47,828
Minot State University Minot $8,702 65% $51,759

N

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton $5,974 N/A $50,513
North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo $11,110 95% $62,203
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College New Town $3,870 N/A N/A

R

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Rasmussen University-North Dakota Fargo $13,957 N/A $39,080

S

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Sitting Bull College Fort Yates $4,010 N/A $28,488

T

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
The Hair Academy Bismarck N/A N/A $31,370
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo Fargo N/A N/A $31,497
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School Ellendale $19,700 26% $35,604
Turtle Mountain Community College Belcourt $2,794 N/A $32,079

U

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
United Tribes Technical College Bismarck $4,632 N/A $25,292
University of Jamestown Jamestown $24,990 88% $56,621
University of Mary Bismarck $22,356 75% $60,909
University of North Dakota Grand Forks $10,951 77% $63,552

V

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Valley City State University Valley City $8,514 99% $52,725

W

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Williston State College Williston $6,128 N/A $44,017

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in North Dakota?
There are 26 colleges and universities in North Dakota, including 14 public and 12 private institutions, according to 2024 College Scorecard data.
What is the average college tuition in North Dakota?
The average in-state tuition across North Dakota colleges is $9,244. Tuition ranges from $2,794 to $24,990 depending on the institution.
How much do North Dakota college graduates earn?
Graduates from North Dakota colleges earn an average median salary of $42,678 ten years after enrollment, based on 2024 College Scorecard data.
What is the average acceptance rate in North Dakota?
The average acceptance rate across North Dakota colleges is 70%. Rates vary widely from highly selective institutions to open-admission colleges.

Data Source & Methodology

College data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (2024 data). Includes tuition, admissions, graduation rates, and post-graduation earnings for federally funded institutions.

Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: College Scorecard

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